Criticises Colombo Municipal Council Over Flooding and Poor Drainage Maintenance

S.M. Marikkar has criticised the Colombo Municipal Council over its failure to properly maintain the city’s drainage system, questioning its preparedness to deal with heavy rainfall and prevent flooding.

Referring to the recent flooding in Colombo, Marikkar said he had previously raised concerns about the city being inundated following heavy rain.

He alleged that despite the National People's Power (NPP)-led administration having been in control of the Municipal Council for nearly two years and several months, it had failed to carry out even basic responsibilities, including cleaning drains and maintaining the city's drainage network.

He further referred to remarks made by the head of the Department of Meteorology, who had reportedly attributed the flooding not merely to heavy rainfall but also to the poor condition and blockage of drainage canals.

Marikkar said that, as a Member of Parliament elected three times from the Colombo District, he had every right to raise the concerns and difficulties faced by the people in his electorate.

He also pointed out that even YouTube channels associated with the NPP had reportedly levelled allegations against the Colombo Mayor, raising further questions about the administration's handling of the situation.